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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1937
Page
4
Washington officials say President Roosevelt will tell Congress next week that the 938-89 budget can be balanced if relief expenditures stay within bounds. Some congressmen fear relief costs could prevent a balance between federal income and outgo. Louise Campbell freed after coroner rules the mother’s death accidental.
Washington observers foresee a sharp clash next session as conservatives and liberals mobilize beyond party lines over taxes antimonopoly legislation and the war-hours bill. Roosevelts program may hinge on votes from both parties with a possible realignment affecting the Democratic Party.
A reflector designed to mark highway edges has been developed by California highways division. It aims to show the dividing line for two lane roads and is expected to prove valuable in outlining road edges at night.
A garbled OCR segment raises questions about Swiss cheese mysteries and U S territorial expansion, plus stray phrases about Pillars of Hercules and a police report extract. The readable items mention Howard and a president, with unclear context and several misspellings.
Department of Commerce confirms Hempstead County cotton production at 29 197 bales for the year, an increase from last year’s 28 216 bales. The Bureau of the Census release notes higher totals across the county.
A report outlines a proposal to obtain 300000 for state schools from the federal government via the Works Progress Administration. It details the plan to extend WPA funds to education, with salaries for teachers and janitors rising to standard scales, based on property valuations and state population, and cites objections and expected political support during the Roosevelt era.
In Colorado Springs a report describes how X rays penetrated a supposed Indian luck fetish. The resulting findings claim a hidden center containing beads and stones, suggesting the piece may hold cultural value and mystery.
Petroits Mich to William S Knudson president of General Motors corp announced Tuesday that U S operations would cut about 9000 jobs daily and run a four day week with 24 hours a week schedule. He said Canada will see reductions but overall Canadian business is normal while the used car market stalls and employment declines follow.
Washington reports defense costs rising to almost a billion dollars annually in peace time as Congress approves vast naval builds. The piece surveys global naval power, with Britain, Japan, Russia, France, and the United States expanding fleets, submarines, and coastal defenses amid industrial mobilization to prepare for potential war.
Forest Service chief F A Silcox warned that Southern timber could be ruined by pulp and paper growth. He cited 19 new mills costing 100 million dollars and 24 million cords of wood use annually. Southern industry expanded by 165 million dollars in 1937, creating 85,735 permanent jobs in Nashville and the region.
Deputies Brad Bright and Red Winilever prepared to take back two accused Black men from Tahoka Texas after a shooting that killed Deputy John Pruitt near Prescott. The third brother was already at large and awaiting trial in Nevada circuit court in January. Local officials stated the confrontation began when the brothers attempted to claim a yearling and the men opened fire with shotguns.
LITTLE ROCK Ark IM The Buck ner State Bank appealed to the supreme court Monday from a Columbia chancery court decree granting $2700 judgment to John Stager executor of Kathryn Wilkinson estate against Mrs Bh McMorella. McMorella had borrowed $2000 on farm property near Mapnulia and secured it with a mortgage to Security Mortgage Co which was assigned to Wilkinson. The bank argued it had priority to the McMorella property. The Woodmen of the World appealed a circuit court judgment of $807.40 for Don B May in a life policy dispute linked to James A May who died in 2017. The WOW contends the policy had been revoked before the death.
In Slinger Wisconsin Franzel Breyer uses an alarm clock with a wet face set to an unknown hour. When the bell rings, customers pay for groceries already purchased. Curious housewives adjust their routines to shop late and catch the wake up sale.
County chairs were named for the annual President's Birthday Balls to be held January 24 to raise funds for the Fight Against Infantile Paralysis. Governor Bailey was named honorary state chairman. County chairmen include Hampstead and E. F. McFuddin, among others tentative selections by the state advisory committee.
Washington officials and Treasury indicate the U S silver buying program may shift. Roosevelt could alter domestic price policy if current commitments expire Friday night. Stakeholders fear worker impacts but expect only minor changes as new price remains secret.
In San Diego the Todians adopted a resolution requesting citizenship for certain individuals while expressing support for national duties and benefits. The conference also noted disapproval from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's father regarding the era’s leadership and its perceived trajectory.
Prescott Ark Mrs J B Hesterly won first and Mrs Carl Dalrymple took second in the Garden Club contest for best Christmas decorations judged on Christmas Eve night. Judges included Mrs Webb Miss Sue Jones and Wirt Garland.
Police investigate a spate of acid thrown at Ford cars in St Louis as fear spreads among residents. An auto salesman reports his new Ford overturned after a Sunday night incident. Local union leaders and company officials respond as authorities deploy scout cars to escort workers away from plants during labor tensions.
Prescott Arkansas. An accident at the Main street and Highway 67 intersection involved a southbound freight striking a car, then hitting the Prescott Hardware Co Undertaking Department ambulance sending it to the scene. Driver James Jones jailed for reckless driving. two others in the car.
A fragmented instructional piece on etiquette addresses answers to questions about proper behavior at dances. It discusses responsibility for dance partners, chaperones, and appropriate responses to partners and guests, framed as guidance for social settings and manners.
A fierce battle to rescue about 6,000 insurgents and civilians trapped in Teruel drives a Franco offensive as government lines retreat. Global dispatches report 280 Americans evacuated from Tsingtao toward Shanghai while Japan’s actions provoke Tokyo and Milan editorials on Panay and democracy.
A Hope Kiwanis Club meeting featured guest speaker Bier, with notes on the club's past year activities led by Mr Barr. President R V Hergnilon hosted, replacing the postponed program by Jiv F Ployd. A musical program is planned for next Tuesday.
In New Orleans on Tuesday cotton opened at 8.27 and closed at 28 bid 8.29 asked. Shar enwir chased steady four points, but trading figures show minor shifts with price quotes around 8.27 to 8.29.
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